Chapter 4: Breakfast – California Style

"Good Morning Mac!" An enthusiastic Lindsay greeted in the breakfast buffet table as she sat beside Mac.

"Sleep well?" Mac asked with a smile.

"You can say that." Lindsay answered back with a wide smile.

"So when are we meeting Mr. Alex Shannon?" she asked.

"Mr., Oh I forgot to mention that she is a woman, So that's Ms. Alex Shannon to be exact. We're meeting her at 8AM." Mac corrected

"I'm sorry." Lindsay responded.

"No, it's okay, her name is truly kind of confusing but once you meet her, you'll like her." He said.

"So you met her before, I presume?" she asked

"Yes, we were colleagues in Michigan under the same professor when I was young. Before I moved to Manhattan, that is. But to be honest, I haven't seen her since.

"Oh, I see…, and by the way, have you seen Danny?" Lindsay asked.

"I guess he's still sleeping. Why don't you get a plate and begin eating? I'm sure he'll have a way to keep his stomach full." Mac replied with a smile.

She gave a nod and did what her supervisor suggested.

It was quarter to 8AM already. Danny finally arrived at the buffet table. "Mornin' " Danny greeted with a yawn.

"So how did your encounter with the sandman go?" Lindsay said with a smirk.

"Very funny Monroe…" He said lazily.

"Danny, get a plate already, we will be meeting with Ms. Shannon in about ten minutes." Mac said.

For the record, Danny was able to consume five full platters in the time he was given.

"Hey Mac, when can I get free today? Danny asked.

"Why the hurry?" the older CSI replied.

"Well, Flack called me this morning, he gave me instructions to bring him a specific gift when we return." He said.

"Well, what specific present did Flack request from you?" a curious Lindsay asked.

"An autograph of Jessica Alba." Danny responded.

"Pfffttt!" as Lindsay spilled out the coffee she was drinking while Mac was shaking his head with a smile on his face.